Smoking

Dangers of Smoking Marijuana

Marijuana is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant. The main active chemical present in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Apart from this it contains around 400 other dangerous chemicals.

Most users smoke marijuana with the help of hand-rolled cigarettes, some use pipes or water pipes called bongs. Special marijuana cigars called as blunts are very popular. Marijuana is also used to brew tea and is sometimes mixed into foods.

What are the short-term dangers of smoking marijuana?

Impaired memory and inability to learn

Difficulties in thinking and problem solving

Distorted Perception

Anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia

Impaired muscle coordination and judgment

Increased susceptibility to infections

Burning and stinging of mouth and throat

Impairment in driving skills

Increases the heart rate in normal people and worsens heart rate in with heart disease or high blood pressure.